On the Bus: An Autism Story

A colourful children's story inspired by real-life experiences of autism.

Join Daniel on an ordinary bus journey that becomes an adventure of sights, sounds, sensations and surprises.

Through Daniel's eyes, young readers discover that everyday experiences can feel very different for different people. With colourful illustrations and an engaging story, On the Bus offers a gentle way to explore feelings, sensory experiences, differences and understanding others.

And there's more to enjoy! At the back of the book, children can have fun with a spot-the-difference activity and a colouring page, making the book something to read, share and enjoy together.

Written from lived experience and created with young autistic readers in mind, On the Bus is a story to enjoy, share and talk about together.

Callum Knight was diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) when he was thirteen years old. When he read books about autism and watched television shows, he felt so many things about being autistic were left out. At sixteen, he decided to write about his experiences in The Secrets of My Spectrum in the hope that it could help other kids like him to know they are not alone and give them something to show their family, teachers or carers. Callum lives with his family in Kent, UK. He teamed up with L.B. Arthur to write this children's picture book, which is based on his personal experiences as a child with Autism/ASD. You can find out more at: www.callumknightautism.com

L. B. Arthur is a writer, publisher, and home educator based in Kent, UK. She draws on her Swedish heritage and experiences working with children and for the emergency services in London to craft captivating tales inspired by Norse mythology. A speech and dramatic art graduate, her debut novel, Ariessy of Midgard, received a Silver Book Award. She is also the founder of Frami Books, which published The Secrets of My Spectrum, her son's book about being autistic. They have now teamed up to write children's picture books about autism. When not writing, she enjoys coastal walks with the family dog and spending time with her children. Find out more at lbarthur.com

Andrew graduated with a First-Class Degree in Illustration and moved to London, starting as a trainee animator at Walt Disney Animation on "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." For the next twenty years, he worked as an animator, director, and character designer for major London-based animation studios, creating commercials for brands like Kellogg's, General Mills, and Nestle.With the rise of 3D animation, he returned to illustration, combining traditional drawing techniques with contemporary digital tools. His work spans TV and animation companies, toy and game design, educational publishing, editorial, packaging, and advertising, focusing on character-based designs.